Portuguese · Body & Health
"Wrist" in Portuguese: pulso
o pulso
Wrist in Portuguese is o pulso. The same word also means pulse (heartbeat). Dor no pulso is wrist pain; verificar o pulso can mean check the pulse.
Typing strain
Sinto dor no pulso depois de muitas horas no computador.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pulso
Say it
POOL-soo
/ˈpuw.su/
POOL-soo. Stress on POOL.
"Wrist" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o pulso | wrist / pulse Anatomy and heartbeat. | Anatomy and heartbeat. |
| dor no pulso | wrist pain Symptom. | Symptom. |
| relógio de pulso | wristwatch Accessory. | Accessory. |
| pulso direito / esquerdo | right / left wrist Side. | Side. |
| medir o pulso | to take someone's pulse Medical sense. | Medical sense. |
How to use pulso in real life
- 1Typing strain
Sinto dor no pulso depois de muitas horas no computador.
I feel pain in my wrist after many hours on the computer.
Dor no pulso.
- 2Accessory
O relógio de pulso ficou pequeno demais.
The wristwatch got too small.
Relógio de pulso.
- 3Sports tape
Vou enfaixar o pulso antes do treino de tênis.
I'll wrap my wrist before tennis practice.
Protecting the wrist.
Mistakes English speakers make with pulso
Incorrect: A pulso.
Correct: O pulso.
Pulso is masculine.
Incorrect: Dói meu wrist.
Correct: Dói meu pulso.
Use pulso, not English wrist.
Good to know
Pulso does double duty: wrist and pulse. Context usually clarifies—relógio de pulso is clearly a watch, while medir o pulso is medical. Gym-goers tape o pulso for lifts and racket sports.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long laptop day
ChatPal
Seu pulso está doendo de novo?
Is your wrist hurting again?
You
Sim. O pulso direito lateja um pouco.
Yes. The right wrist throbs a little.
ChatPal
Pausa e gelo no pulso ajudam.
A break and ice on the wrist help.
You
Vou fazer. Amanhã descanso o pulso.
I will. Tomorrow I'll rest the wrist.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wrist" in Portuguese
Wrist or pulse?
Pulso means both—context decides.
How do I say wrist pain?
Dor no pulso.
Wristwatch?
Relógio de pulso.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o pulso.
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